
combustible
词源
源自拉丁语 'combustibilis',来自 'combustus'(燃烧的过去分词),'com-'(完全)+ 'burere'(燃烧)。
adjective
❶ 指物质容易燃烧或点燃的特性,通常用于描述燃料、化学品等易燃物品。
“Gasoline is highly combustible and should be stored carefully.”
(汽油极易燃烧,应小心存放。)
“The warehouse contained many combustible materials.”
(仓库里存放着许多易燃材料。)
❶ 形容人或情绪容易激动、易怒,像易燃物一样一点就着。
“He has a combustible temper that flares up easily.”
(他脾气火爆,一点就着。)
“The political situation was combustible after the controversial decision.”
(在有争议的决定之后,政治局势变得一触即发。)
noun
❶ 指任何能够燃烧的物质,通常用作燃料或能源。
“The factory stores various combustibles in special containers.”
(工厂将各种可燃物存放在特殊容器中。)
“Coal is an important combustible for power generation.”
(煤是发电的重要燃料。)
常见短语
combustible material — 指任何能够燃烧的物质,特别强调其易燃特性。
“Workers must wear protective gear when handling combustible materials.”
(处理易燃材料时,工人必须穿戴防护装备。)
highly combustible — 形容物质极其易燃,需要特别小心处理。
“The chemical is highly combustible and reacts violently with water.”
(这种化学品极易燃烧,遇水会剧烈反应。)